Expression Builder Help

Hi ,
I am new to obiee and this might be a little silly.
I have some logical columns
1. Order IMC number
2. Order IMC type code
3. Order IMC indicator
I am trying to create a metric -> count of (Order IMC number) where (Order IMC type code = customer or commerical customer) and (order IMC indicator= N)
I think i am putting in the right expression but its throwing me syntax error. Any help would be appreciated.
Edited by: user9120695 on Oct 20, 2010 8:43 PM

didn't mention what is the code you written there.
try this:
case when (Order IMC type code in ('customer','commerical customer') and order IMC indicator= N) then Order IMC number end
create this column with physical mapping if all other columns are coming from same table..
Now, on top of this column, apply aggregation rule to count and check
One more thing: as you are new to forums.. i want you to go through this link ..
http://forums.oracle.com/forums/ann.jspa?annID=939

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